Teaching Assistant – ASD

• ASD Support
  
  Location:
  
  Boothstown School:
  Lovely Mainstream Primary School Role:
  Full-Time / 1:1 Support Are you a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child's education?

We are currently seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) within a lovely, welcoming mainstream primary school based in Boothstown.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and caring individual who has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs and helping them to reach their full potential.

The Role As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide tailored support to a child with ASD. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day Providing consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Supporting the child with their learning, engagement and development Supporting the child with their learning, engagement and development
• Helping to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation Helping to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Supporting communication and social interaction Supporting communication and social interaction
• Adapting activities and learning tasks to meet the child's individual needs Adapting activities and learning tasks to meet the child's individual needs
• Encouraging independence and confidence Encouraging independence and confidence
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and parents/carers Working collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and parents/carers
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment About You The successful candidate will have:
• Previous experience supporting children with ASD and/or SEND Previous experience supporting children with ASD and/or SEND
• A good understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) A good understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Experience working within a primary school or similar educational setting Experience working within a primary school or similar educational setting
• A patient, calm and nurturing approach A patient, calm and nurturing approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build a strong, trusting relationship with the child The ability to build a strong, trusting relationship with the child
• A commitment to supporting the child's individual needs and development A commitment to supporting the child's individual needs and development
• The confidence to work both independently and as part of a wider school team The confidence to work both independently and as part of a wider school team A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable, but relevant experience and a strong understanding of SEND will be highly valued.

Why Apply?

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a supportive mainstream primary school where you can make a genuine difference to a child's educational experience and development.

Safeguarding SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, references and any other checks relevant to the role and setting.

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